Two women, a century apart, are drawn
into a mystery surrounding the biggest
scientific controversy of the nineteenth
century, the classification of the
platypus. 1808 Agnes Banks, NSW. Rose
Winton wants nothing more than to work
with her father, eminent naturalist
Charles Winton, on his groundbreaking
study of the platypus. Not only does she
love him with all her heart, but the
discoveries they have made could turn
the scientific world on its head. When
Charles is unable to make the long sea
journey to present his findings to the
prestigious Royal Society in England,
Rose must venture forth in his stead.
What she discovers there will change the
lives of future generations. 1908
Sydney, NSW. Tamsin Alleyn has been
given a mission...